Cuts roundup: Jaguars release Zane Beadles

The Jaguars theoretically have the deepest pockets in free agency this offseason, with more than $80 million to spend under the new salary cap.

And while much of that money likely will eventually be reserved for their young core of emerging players, the treasure trove is growing deeper. The team released guard Zane Beadles and defensive end Chris Clemons on Thursday. Beadles was set to count $5.5 million against the salary cap, though none of the money on his 2016 deal was guaranteed. Clemons had a cap number around $4 million.

"The nature of free agency is -- you're going to overpay," Caldwell said at the NFL Scouting Combine last week. "You want a player? You're going to have to overpay to get him, and that's just the nature of the beast. There's a talent pool, and this year there's a large pool of money, especially in North Florida."

In the meantime, the team will continue to plan for a future that is looking brighter.

Here are other notable cuts we've been tracking Thursday:

1. Baltimore released veteran linebacker Daryl Smith after 48 starts over three seasons with the team, NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport and NFL Media's Albert Breer reported, per a source informed of the team's plans. The Ravens later confirmed Smith's release.

"While we are releasing Daryl, we are not closing the door on the possibility of him returning to the Ravens," general manager Ozzie Newsome said in a statement.

The move clears up $2.6 million for a Ravens club that, one week ago, found itself hugging the salary-cap ceiling. Wednesday's three-year extension for quarterback Joe Flacco, though, will provide additional cap help for 2016.

Set to turn 34, Smith struggled last season after two stellar campaigns in Baltimore. His absence creates a need at inside linebacker alongside productive young run-stuffer C.J. Mosley. Smith, the former Jaguars standout, has a shot to latch on elsewhere at an affordable cost.

It won't be the last move for the Ravens, who also hope to re-sign versatile offensive lineman Kelechi Osemele and finesse the cap further ahead of next week's launch to free agency.

Andrews, who played in 14 games last season (10 starts), signed with the club as an undrafted free agent in 2014. Last year, Andrews rushed for a team-best 520 yards and three touchdowns on 143 carries.

Having Andrews back will bode well for the Titans' running back corps. After his breakout season, the running back said he's ready to compete and make an impact this fall.

"This was my first real season, being able to play and not just watch," Andrews told the Titans' official website. "I did everything I wanted to -- I probably didn't put up the numbers I intended, but at the end of the day I took advantage of every opportunity I had to set myself up for the upcoming season."